LADOL Free Zone says the MTC Crane installed at its quayside by Mammoet has made Nigeria the heavy-lift hub for West Africa as both LADOL and Mammoet last week performed the first heavy-lift project using the MTC 15 shore crane.

LADOL said the heavy-lift hub which the MTC Crane has conferred on Nigeria would reduce the costs of lifting heavy cargo not only in Nigeria but West Africa by 40% and 50%.  

The heavy-lift project, according to LADOL, involved the offloading and launching of a multi-Cat 320-ton vessel into the water using the MTC crane. The successful use of this crane opens up a new era for heavy lift operations in West Africa.

LADOL added that using the MTC crane, installed at its quayside, means that a major impediment to 100% local vessel fabrication and other large industrial projects taking place in Nigeria has been eliminated. Many Ports across the world, from Europe to America lack the heavy-lift capabilities now installed in Nigeria. This automatically makes Nigeria the heavy-lift hub for West Africa.  

Speaking on the successful and historic heavy-lift project, Managing Director of LADOL, Dr. Amy Jadesimi said, “I’d like to thank all the stakeholders involved in enabling us to reach this momentous milestone and I’d like to thank the staff and management that worked 24 / 7 on this project and ensured that it was done safely and expeditiously at LADOL..”

LADOL SHEQ Manager Mr. Michael Onobiokor commented on the project as well: “We want to appreciate everyone for the exemplary safety leadership that was demonstrated during this critical lift. The full cooperation and compliance of all those involved demonstrated the truth and commitment we all have to put safety first.”  

LADOL’s Executive Director, Business Development, Jide Jadesimi said “On the 7th of September 2021, the air was full of excitement and anticipation, history was being made with the first-ever heavy lift of its kind by a terminal in Lagos Harbour. The Mammoet MTC 15 heavy-lift crane, hoisted the 320-ton boat into the air, from the deck of the cargo vessel which was berthed at the LADOL quayside. This high-tech lift was carried out by all stakeholders involved in perfect unison.